Breakfast links: Metro ridership numbers are going in the wrong direction
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Metro ridership is down…like, really down
Metro ridership is still down by $20 million worth of rides. Ridership, on both metro rail and buses, remains low due to negative rider sentiment, long-term track work, and the increasing use of ride hailing services like Uber and Lyft. (Martine Powers / Post)
DC’s “legal” weed is complicated
Since Initiative 71 took effect in DC legalizing small amounts of marijuana, certain “gifting arrangements” have caused confusion and ended in arrests. A recent spate of arrests has exposed the gray areas in the law, particularly pertaining to businesses. (Martin Austermuhle / WAMU)
The one way Maryland legislators could slow highway expansion efforts
Unless the Maryland General Assembly acts, it will have no input on Governor Larry Hogan's plan to widen and toll the Beltway and I-270. A staff recommendation suggests legislators withhold planning funding. (Michael Neibauer / WBJ)
Lived Density hopes to capture how people actually experience their environment
Traditional population density measures use averages to show approximately how many people live in a country. A 'lived density' measure helps illustrate the actual density that individuals experience within these countries. (Alasdair Rae / CityLab)
Uber and Lyft are replacing public transit in Boston
Ride hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are diverting commuters from public transit options, making traffic in the city worse. The city estimates that 15 percent of ride-hailing trips during commute times are replacing other transit options. (Angie Schmitt / Streetsblog)
The Four Mile Run Valley area plan is open to for public comment
Arlington County has released its master plan for the Four Mile Run Valley area redevelopment, and the plan includes an arts district and numerous environmental features. The county wants to hear your thoughts! (Bridget Reed Morawski / ARLnow)
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